Mitchell Library
Sit With Me While I Dream
Beyond the Bassline
- THIS EVENT HAS EXPIRED
- Tickets
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Free - Drop-in - no ticket required
- Dates and times
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Wednesday 1st May - Sunday 25th Aug 2024
9:00AM
- Age
- All ages
- Venue
Inspired by
the British Library’s new Beyond the Bassline exhibition, Mitchell
Library will host a free panel display to help tell a national story about Black music in Britain through the Living
Knowledge Network.
The panel display
at the Mitchell Library documents 500 years of Black music in Britain and explores
the people, places and genres that have formed a British soundtrack. It highlights
music as a form of entertainment and vehicle for community, as well as a source
of liberation, protest and education, and spotlights
clubs, carnivals and community hubs from across the country that have cultivated
creative expression and inspired a number of Black British music genres.
Augmented by Mitchell
Library’s own collection,
regional connections and Glasgow’s local music scene, the
Beyond the Bassline display and events programme helps to tell a national story about Black music in
Britain. Music has been collected in the Mitchell Library since
it was founded and items on display
include music periodicals and newspaper articles about Rock Against Racism
We would
be delighted to hear from people about the gigs and influence Black music has
had on them and the city.
Accessibility guides
Read the accessibility guide for The Mitchell Library on AccessAble
Read our autism-friendly guide to the Mitchell Library
We also have a supply of books in Braille, large print and audio.
Accessible toilets
This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance. This accessible toilet is located to the rear right as you enter.
Assistance dogs
Guide and assistance dogs are welcome and a bowl of water can be provided.
Hearing loop
There is a fixed loop hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Wheelchair access
There is a wheelchair to borrow. To borrow the wheelchair, please contact a member of staff.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Baby changing
Baby feeding
Cafe or restaurant
The Café is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 4.15pm.
Click here to see the Café menu
Parking
Please note that there is on-street parking surrounding The Mitchell Library. This is metered from 8am-6pm. Monday to Friday. As this is a local residential area, please use these spaces considerately. Alternatively, there is a NCP Car Park on India Street next to Charing Cross Train Station which is a 2 minute walk away.
Photography and video recording
On occasion, Glasgow Life will be on the premises to film and take photos.
Study spaces
Study spaces can be booked by calling 0141 287 7655. Click here for further information.
Free wifi
We provide free WIFI access and further access to over 50 PCs for public use
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